Senior Staff Software Engineer - Central IP Applications Team /Ownership Of Pre-Silicon And Post-Silicon API Support

About Marvell

Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.

Your Team, Your Impact

Marvell Central Engineering (CE) develops Marvell most advanced High-Speed SerDes (HSS) IPs covering multiple applications, Switch, Automotive, Storage, Optics, etc. Acting as the engine to the company, Central Engineering provides the source of power to every business unit in Marvell system. Central System Engineering (CSE) in Central Engineering, independent of other CE functions including DSP algorithm development, circuit design, physical design, packaging, etc., is a function team responsible of validating all Marvell HSS IPs in the lab environment and supporting all Marvell business units for fast and smooth SoC production.

What You Can Expect

In this role you will be part of the Central IP applications team.

• Participate in the design and implementation the PHY validation framework, which focues on automation, scalability, and modularity to support diverse hardware validation requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, validation, and test engineering) to define validation goals, interface requirements, and automation strategies.

• Develop test infrastructure and automation tools to enable efficient, reliable, and repeatable validation workflows.

• Integrate hardware and software systems into the validation framework, including DUTs (Devices Under Test), measurement instruments, data acquisition systems, and test control platforms.

• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, automated testing, and validation result reporting.

• Monitor system performance and test coverage, identifying opportunities to optimize runtime efficiency and improve failure diagnostics.

• Write clear documentation for framework architecture, test flows, usage guides, and onboarding materials for other engineers.

• Support framework maintainability through version control, issue tracking, modular code practices, and periodic code reviews.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices in software engineering and validation methodology.

• Stay current with industry trends in test automation, hardware-software co-validation, and emerging technologies to guide future enhancements.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of experience in software engineering, or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of experience in software engineering.

• Proficiency knowledge in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, C++, C#, or similar), with a strong understanding of software design principles and test-driven development.

• Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks or validation infrastructure.

• Familiarity with PHY layer concepts (e.g., SERDES, USB, PCIe, Ethernet) and validation workflows.

• Familiarity withversion control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD workflows, and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira).

• Hands-on experience working with test equipment (oscilloscopes, BERTs, logic analyzers, etc.) and integrating them via APIs (e.g., SCPI, VISA, gRPC).

• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills in hardware-software interaction environments.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with developing test automation systems in a hardware validation or lab automation environment.

• Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, MATLAB) and experience processing large sets of test data.

• Familiarity with hardware bring-up, signal integrity, or post-silicon validation processes.

• Contributions to establishing coding standards, automation best practices, or system design documentation.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

131,010 - 196,300, $ per annum

The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life's most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.

Interview Integrity

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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